Sharks bolstered by returning Boks
Bismarck du Plessis will start at hooker in one of four changes to the Sharks side to face the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Bismarck du Plessis will start at hooker in one of four changes to the Sharks side to face the Highlanders in Dunedin.
South Africa's franchises have won just 29% of matches against New Zealand opposition in 2015. It's a record that may worsen in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Bismarck du Plessis has requested that he not be selected as captain for the Sharks' match against the Highlanders on Friday.
Bok duo Victor Matfield and Jan Serfontein returned to the training field on Monday.
Forget the play-offs. The Sharks will need to play out of their skins in Australasia just to restore their 2014 reputation. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The only surprise at the unveiling of the Springbok training squads was the omission of veteran lock Flip van der Merwe. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The national selectors have named two squads of 44 players each for the Springboks’ first two training camps of the season, in Joburg and Cape Town.
Duane Vermeulen blocked a last-minute drop goal attempt to help the Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls 15-13 at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Lions overturned a half-time deficit to claim a 34-29 bonus-point victory over the Cheetahs on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.